Dolmio facts for kids
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| Type | Red and White Pasta Sauce, and lasagne Sauce, pesto sauce |
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| Owner | Mars, Incorporated |
| Country | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland |
| Introduced | 1985 |
| Markets | North America, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Russia |
| Website | (UK)
(Ireland) (Australia/New Zealand) |
Dolmio is a popular brand of pasta sauces. These sauces are made by a company called Mars, Incorporated. You can find Dolmio sauces in jars, as ready-meal packets, and as stir-ins. The brand is famous for its puppet characters, "The Dolmio Family." These puppets appear in TV commercials and on the product packaging. The Dolmio Family first appeared in Australia and New Zealand in 1987. They were played by actors before becoming puppets in 2004.
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The Story of Dolmio Pasta Sauce
Dolmio pasta sauce started in Australia with a different name: Alora. Anna Ciccone created it, and Masterfoods (part of Mars, Incorporated) helped sell it. The first product was Alora Spaghetti Bolognese sauce. It came in a 500g glass jar and was tested in 1985.
From Alora to Dolmio
In the same year, Alora was also tested in a small area of Scotland. Because it was successful, Alora was renamed Dolmio. It was then sold across the UK in 1986. Later, in 1989, the name Dolmio was used for the brand all over the world.
Dolmio and TV Shows
From 2005 to 2010, Dolmio was a sponsor of a British TV show. This show was called This Morning.
Eating Dolmio Wisely
In 2016, Dolmio shared some important advice. They suggested that some of their products should be eaten only once a week. This was because these specific products contained certain amounts of salt, sugar, and fat. This advice helps people make healthy choices as part of a balanced diet.
Where You Can Find Dolmio
Dolmio products are sold in many countries. You can find them in the Nordic countries, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, and Russia.
